Spicy Jalapeno Bacon Bleu Poppers

These poppers are stuffed with a combination of cream cheese, Monterey Jack, sharp white cheddar and blue cheese. What a tasty start to a meal.

Servings: 2 dozen poppers

Ingredients:

1× 8 oz pkg

Cream Cheese, softened

4 oz cup

Shredded Extra Sharp White Cheddar Cheese

1½ cup

Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

½ cup

Blue Cheese, crumbled

6

Strips Bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled

¼ tsp

Salt

¼ tsp

Garlic Powder

¼ tsp

Onion Powder

¼ tsp

Chili Powder

¼ tsp

Fresh Grated Lemon Zest

1 lb

Fresh Jalapeno Peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded

½ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

Sour Cream or Ranch Dressing, for dipping

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine cheeses, bacon, seasonings and lemon zest then mix well. Spoon about 2 tbsp into each pepper half and roll in breadcrumbs. Place in a greased 15 X 10 dish and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, 30 minutes for a less spicy pepper. Serve with sour cream or ranch dressing.